WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

With pleasure we INVITE you (folk ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other styles), including children’s, youth, and adult groups, to participate in the Christmas International Folklore and Music Festival in Vienna from 27–01 December 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

The festival is a non-competitive showcase of traditional and modern dances, folklore ensembles, choral groups, modern dance, majorette teams, orchestras, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as performers from other art styles.

Every folklore, choral group, majorette team, modern dance group, and orchestra has the right to participate. Children’s, youth, and adult ensembles are welcome. The number of participants is limited to only 3 groups per country. Each group should consist of up to 50 members including dancers, managers, and musicians.

Each ensemble should prepare a 10–12 minute program, performed live with orchestra or by USB. Groups must send a short CV and 2–3 photos, and bring the national flag of their country. Groups are responsible for their own transport for arrival and departure.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Participation fee:

144 Euro per person for 3 BB in luxury A&T Hostel in the center of Vienna (multibed rooms) —http://www.athostel.com
176 Euro per person for 3 BB accommodation in 3* hotels such as Hotel Astoria, Apart Hotel Bianka
199 Euro per person for 3 BB accommodation in 4* hotels such as Event Hotel Pyramide or Arion City Hotel

The price covers hotel accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast (open buffet) in multibed rooms at the selected hotel.

Double rooms: additional 10 Euro per person per day
Single rooms: additional 15 Euro per person per day

Additional nights:
4* hotel – 57 Euro per person per day (BB)
3* hotel – 47 Euro per person per day (BB)
Hostel – 36 Euro per person per day (BB)

Tourist tax (1–2 Euro per person per day) and optional excursions are not included.

Festival organizers provide:
One free place for 25 participants
Certificate of attendance
Souvenir and gift for each group
Drinks during the performance
Festival promotion (press releases, social media, posters, flyers)

 INSURANCE

Personal responsibility and health insurance are obligations of each group. First Aid and a Medical Hospital will be available, but all medical services must be covered by the group.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1
After 14:00 – Arrival in Vienna, hotel accommodation
Free time for sightseeing
20:00–21:30 – Free time

Day 2
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:00–15:00 – Optional guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with professional local guides
Free time and preparation for festival evening
18:00–21:30 – Festival evening and closing ceremony, with certificates and gifts for the groups

Day 3
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:00–17:00 – Visiting or shopping (optional visit to medieval castle)
21:00 – Free time in Vienna (optional dinner in a restaurant or club)

Day 4
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Departure of participants

 IMPORTANT DETAILS

Festival organizers provide a stage for the performance.
Location where the Festival takes place:https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyPa2nNTZqtiQDEJ9
The Official Festival Program will be provided 1 month before arrival date.
Festival Highlights: see videos of performances on our official YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPh54h-aoY&list=PL8RE8ufsZ316xDQXmbAU4kD2S_-8Hr-Mo

 EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

The festival organizers offer optional excursions and sightseeing tours, giving participants the chance to explore the cultural and historical highlights of Vienna.